Gareth
Especialista Polar
Every client is different and I enjoy finding out about their goals for their voyage and finding the right fit for them. The best time to visit the polar regions is whenever you can make it to the polar regions.
We’re an enthusiastic bunch at Antarctica Cruises, and we’re growing every year. Although we are a relatively new company, the individuals within it have lots of experience in the industry and we all bring our own set of skills to the team. When we launched, we hit the ground running and really made a lot of people in the polar expedition world take notice of us. I look forward to seeing where we can take the company over the next five or ten years.
It feels nice being a part of this team that’s building something special. Plus, I also get to explore more of these regions myself each year, which is the greatest perk in the world.
España
A Word To Explorers
Take a sleeping mask! Although the cabins have blackout curtains, there’s always this halo of light coming in from behind them, which may disrupt your circadian rhythm if you are sensitive to it like I am.
Beyond the Deck
Kayaking The Edge
Kayaking in the polar regions is probably my favourite as you are far from the noice of the ship and the zodiacs so you can really take in the silence which is occassionally shattered by the clapping thunder of calving ice or the splashing of some passing wildlife.
An Enduring Memory
Orcas in Pursuit
My most memorable wildlife encounter was on a cruise in Antarctica when we saw a pod of orca hunting some penguins. I remember I was relaxing in my cabin when the announcement came over the PA system saying there was an orca spotted off the starboard side. I just grabbed my camera and ran out on deck dressed in nothing more than a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. I was freezing but it didn’t matter – seeing orca in the wild had been on my bucket list for a long time. Out of the waves you could see the recognisable dorsal fin of a male orca and then, all of a sudden, a whole pod of around 20 orcas breached the waves all in chase of some penguins. The whole experience lasted around 30 seconds before they were gone and out of sight, but that moment has been burnt into my memory and will stay with me forever.
Santa Elena
10-13 Días, 4 Itinerarios
98 Huéspedes, Gama Media
AUD$ 11,845 - AUD$ 35,951
Por persona
Hasta 35% descuento
Hasta 21% descuento
Magellan Explorer
6-20 Días, 9 Itinerarios
96 Huéspedes, Gama Media
AUD$ 7,405 - AUD$ 57,810
Por persona
My Next Quest
Sur de Groenlandia
I’d really like to go to South Greenland next season to take full advantage of all the adventure activities that can be done there, such as kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, etc. The wildlife is much less abundant there but the trip will be all about the adventures I can have in the fjords and on the ice sheet. And, I might even get to see the aurora borealis if I’m lucky.
Don't Forget To
Ask A Pioneer
The biggest eye-opener for clients when I speak with them is related to the operations and logistics of the voyages. Even though they have done hours and hours of research online, they seldom have a clear understanding of how things will unfold on board the ship, such as the logistics of embarkation or disembarkation day, or the process of how the expedition team gets 200 passengers off the ship for the excursions. Lots of people have heard about the IAATO regulations in Antarctica, and so believe that a ship with less than 100 guests will mean they will have more time on shore than a ship with 200 guests.
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Gareth
Especialista Polar
